Captain Henry, a 98-year-old American retired fisherman, has become a first-time author, having written and published his autobiography In a Fisherman's Language after learning to read at the age of 91.
Mr.Henry spent most of his life without even his closest family members knowing he was illiterate. Forced to quit school in the third grade to take odd jobs, he kept the secret close to his chest, only telling his late wife. Henry's granddaughter, Marlisa, told reporters how he used tricks, like waiting for others to order at restaurants first, to avoid the issue.
A family argument in his 90s, she said, aroused his desire for education.“He signed a document he could not read about where he was going to live, Marlisa said. Starting with his name, he eventually moved on to the ABC's and children's books. He put them down since his wife fell ill. After the tragic loss of his wife, he went back to reading and began to log (记录) his life. He wrote about his family's voyage from Portugal to the US, how he went on to captain a boat, and his many journeys at sea.
His life stories have become so popular that nearly 800 copies were sold in the first two weeks after the book's release. One thousand more have since been printed as requests for the book flood in from as far as Germany. And now even Hollywood producers have approached Mr. Henry about buying the rights to his life story for a big screen adaptation.
The family also now has a book agent and a deal in the works to publish a second edition. Meanwhile, the family says they are reconnecting and closer than ever as a result of Henry's late-life efforts.“Everyone has a story,” Marlisa said, “It teaches that when you're down and out, never give up.”
1.When did Henry begin writing his life story?
A.When he was 91 years old. B.After his wife passed away.
C.When he was 98 years old. D.After he retired from work.
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.A Hollywood producer wishes to make a movie out of Henry's book.
B.Henry never told anyone that he couldn't read or write.
C.Henry began his reading with some famous novels.
D.Henry's book was well-received only by Americans.
3.How did Henry's family benefit from his writing?
A.The family got more money from the 2nd edition.
B.The family ties were rebuilt and strengthened.
C.His family moved from Portugal to the US.
D.His family story has been made into a movie.
4.What message can Henry's story give us?
A.An idle youth, a needy age. B.Every coin has two sides.
C.Practice makes perfect. D.It is never too old to learn.
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
●No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
●Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.
●Convenient!
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers (方便柜员机) and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
●Mega magazine included!
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It's the best way to choose to be a winner!
1.Who is the Winners Club intended for? .
A.Parents . B.Winners.
C.Teenagers. D.Adults.
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
A.Services are convenient for its members.
B.The bank opens only on work days.
C.Special gifts are ready for parents.
D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
3.What is the purpose of this text?
A.To introduce a new banking service. B.To provide part-time jobs.
C.To organize key-cards. D.To set up a club.
假设你是李华，你收到朋友李磊的信，他告诉你他不适应高一数学老师讲的课， 在学习数学方面有些困难，以至于跟不上其他同学，因此他感到非常着急。请你给李磊写一封信，想办法帮助他解决这方面的困难。
参考词汇：适应adapt to
要求：1. 不要逐字翻译，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数100左右，信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Li Lei,
I have got your letter.______________________________________________________________________
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（
），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（
）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Tina, 14, is hard-working student. She studies hard, follows the rules at school, and do whatever her parents, teachers and even friend tell her to do. She seems to be used to say “yes” to everything. But Tina is not always happy about this. “Sometimes her friends invite me to do something together, but I’ve got the other plans already,” Tina said. “And sometimes people ask too much favors from me. For example, every day a student is in duty to keep the classroom clean, and there is one girl whom always wants to change shifts (轮班) with me. I don’t feel like helping her, because I just cannot say no.” “I wish I could change,” Tina thought to herself.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过3个）。
Friendship is one of the most important things in everyone’s life. 1. is very difficult to find a better definition(定义) of friendship. A true friend is the person 2.can share all our sadness and all our happiness. In time of trial(尝试) , he or she is always at our side to give us his or her help and comfort.
Knowing how valuable friendship is, we should be very 3.(care) with our choice of a friend. We should 4.(choice) those people with a good character as our friends, but we must try to avoid5.(make) friends with a bad man. Besides, we should forgive their mistakes and try to help them as much 6.possible.
A true friend can always be trusted, loved and respected. If you tell a friend your secrets, he or she 7. not tell others. Friends share their joys 8.unhappiness. They help each other when they are 9.trouble, and cheer each other up when they are sad. 10. most important thing is that a friend always understands you. In conclusion, when you have made a good friend, don’t forget him or her.
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named “Lucky”. Whenever friends visited Mary and Jim, they would _________ their friends not to leave their luggage open _________ Lucky would steal treasures and put them in his toy box in the _________.
It happened that Mary found out that she had a _________. The night before she was to go to the hospital, she thought, “If I die, Lucky will be abandoned (抛弃). Lucky won’t understand that I don’t want to _________ him.” The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own _________.
The operation was _________, but Mary had to stay in the hospital for three weeks. _________ the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so _________ that she couldn’t even make up to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the __________ and left her to sleep.
Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn’t come to her when she __________. It made Mary sad. But __________ soon overcame her and she fell asleep. When Mary woke, she couldn’t understand what was wrong. She couldn’t __________ her head and her body on the couch, and she felt __________ and hot. But she laughed happily when she __________ the problem. She was covered with every __________ Lucky owned!
While she had slept, the sad dog had made trip after trip to the basement __________ his mistress (女主人) all his favorite things in life. He had covered her with his __________.
Mary forgot about dying. __________, she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It’s been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky? He still steals treasures, but Mary __________ his greatest treasure.
1.A.advise B.persuade C.warn D.force
2.A.after B.while C.when D.because
3.A.basement B.bedroom C.kitchen D.yard
4.A.cold B.cancer C.headache D.stomachache
5.A.keep B.lose C.punish D.leave
6.A.pain B.sadness C.business D.death
7.A.successful B.expensive C.difficult D.painful
8.A.Gradually B.Finally C.Unluckily D.Naturally
9.A.frightened B.disappointed C.tired D.nervous
10.A.floor B.chair C.bed D.couch
11.A.greeted B.smiled C.called D.cried
12.A.sleep B.excitement C.disappointment D.anger
13.A.shake B.move C.raise D.control
14.A.hard B.worried C.heavy D.nervous
15.A.caused B.talked C.solved D.realized
16.A.coin B.treasure C.toy D.thing
17.A.showing B.returning C.visiting D.bringing
18.A.care B.patience C.love D.strength
19.A.Instead B.However C.Certainly D.Surely
20.A.remains B.becomes C.turns D.seems
